Senior Software Engineer, Platform Services

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Platform Services

Company: InnovateTech Solutions

Location: Remote (Global) or Hybrid (San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA)

About InnovateTech Solutions:
InnovateTech Solutions is a pioneering force in cloud-native enterprise software, dedicated to building robust, scalable, and intelligent platforms that empower businesses worldwide. We are a fast-paced, innovation-driven company where cutting-edge technology meets real-world impact. Our culture champions collaboration, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Platform Services team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing the foundational services and infrastructure that power our flagship products. You will tackle complex technical challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure our systems are not only performant and reliable but also scalable for future growth. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our core technology stack and influence the technical direction of critical components used by millions of users daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Develop: Architect, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain highly scalable, reliable, and secure microservices and backend systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python) and frameworks.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to the evolution of our engineering best practices.
• System Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, improve system latency, and enhance the overall efficiency and resilience of our platform services.
• Architectural Contribution: Actively participate in architectural discussions, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to strategic technical decisions that shape our platform’s future.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, SREs, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver high-quality features.
• Operational Excellence: Champion observability, monitoring, alerting, and incident response for the services you build, ensuring high availability and operational stability.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously seeking ways to innovate and improve our technology stack and development processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems, distributed services, or platform engineering.
• Programming Expertise: Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language such as Go, Java, Python, or C++, with a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Distributed Systems: Hands-on experience designing and building scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Cloud Platforms: Proven experience with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), including an understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis) and strong knowledge of database design and optimization.
• API Design: Expertise in designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues in production environments.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Demonstrated contributions to open-source projects or significant personal projects.
• Experience working in a remote or globally distributed team environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: A highly competitive salary, equity package, and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options), unlimited PTO, and company-wide recharge days.
• Professional Growth: Dedicated budget for professional development, conferences, certifications, and access to internal learning platforms.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking team where your contributions truly matter.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Opportunity to work with the latest technologies and solve challenging problems that impact millions globally.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, fitness stipends, and mental health support.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
InnovateTech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Ready to Innovate?
If you are a passionate and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on a rapidly evolving platform, we encourage you to apply! Join us in building the future of enterprise cloud solutions.